Baltic Classical Tour
Tour Itinerary
Welcome to Vilnius! Today we begin our tour of the Baltic capitals. There will be optional transfer to Hotel Neringa**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
Hotel Neringa
Transfers
Breakfast
- Hotel Neringa
- Transfers
- Breakfast
Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning walking tour takes us to the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anna’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn.
The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve.
In the evening an optional traditional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele is on our program.
- Breakfast, dinner
- Hotel Neringa
Trakai Castle on Lake Galve, Lithuanian dinner
Sightseeing of Kaunas and Klaipeda
Departing from Vilnius we head to Western part of Lithuania. En route we do a stop in Kaunas, the former capital of Lithuania, to admire the beautiful Kaunas Old Town and the elegant white Baroque Town Hall. After short afternoon walking tour in Klaipeda, we take ferry to reach Curonian Spit before reaching Nida resort town. Check in at Hotel Nerija****.
In the evening we offer optional authentic fisherman dinner at “Tik Pas Jona”.
- Breakfast
- Hotel Nerija
- Authentic dinner at the fisherman Tavern
The morning is reserved for a half-day optional tour of the Curonian Spit, a thin, 100 km stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon with small fishing villages, pine forests and endless sand dunes. Tour takes us to the spectacular Parnidis Dune and Naglis Dune, the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante and Thomas Mann's summerhouse.
In early afternoon we head towards Liepaja where we arrive in early afternoon and check in at Hotel Art Roma**** or similar.
In the evening we offer an optional dinner at the beach café Red Sun Buffet, right on the wide sandy beach.
- Breakfast
- Hotel Art Roma
- Curonian Spit, dinner at the beach café
Liepaja Old Town Sightseeing, Rundale Palace
Liepaja takes its name from the numerous linden trees in the city. We start the day with a short stroll in the Liepaja Old Town with the Trinity Church and we visit Jurmala Park and the former Naval Port area with its famous Orthodox Cathedral. We now continue through Southern Latvia to the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland.
Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through Latvia to reach Riga at late afternoon. Check in at Hotel Radisson Blu Elizabete**** or similar.
- Breakfast
- Hotel Radisson Blu Elizabete
Riga Sightseeing
Riga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest of the 3 Baltic capitals and boasts a true kaleidoscope of various architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers, Large and Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument.
The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches.
In the evening, optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
- Breakfast
- Hotel Radisson Blu Elizabete
- Visit to seaside resort Jurmala, concert at the Dome Cathedral
Free day or optional tours
After we got acquainted with Riga, we have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga.
The afternoon offers an optional visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life.
In the evening, enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Kalku Varti.
- Breakfast
- Hotel Radisson Blu Elizabete
- Gauja National Park, Ethnography Open-Air Museum of Latvia, Latvian dinner
The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia 4**** or similar.
- Breakfast
- Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia
Tallinn Sightseeing
Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall.
In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art.
In the evening, optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv.
- Breakfast
- Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia
- Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, Estonian dinner
Your tour of the Baltics ends today in Tallinn. Optional transfers to the airport
- Transfers
Customer reviews
Your recommendations on this trip were spot on! Thank you for helping us plan such a wonderful Baltic tour. The four of us had a great time. Seeing Peter and Paul Church, the Gates of Dawn, and Trakai Castle were pretty exciting for a history buff like my husband. I'm pretty sure he was in heaven the entire trip! Klaipeda was a nice surprise. We visited the Curonian Spit and WOW - really, really beautiful. I didn't really realize how gorgeous this part of the world was until we were there and had a chance to get out and explore. I don't have any complaints, I'm just happy we were able to arrange this getaway because we desperately needed it! If we travel back to this region and want to head out on another Baltic tour, I won't hesitate to seek out your advice once again. :)
Thank you,
Julie and Melvin Barts
Thank you so much for the splendid arrangements you made for us on our trip to the Baltics. The air and rail travel went smoothly (after the brief layover delay we had of course) and we slept well once we got to our destination. The hotel accommodations were well located, well appointed and offered excellent breakfasts. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable, professional, courteous, and helpful. Very importantly, I feel certain we never would have been able to see and enjoy all that we did if we had tried to go it on our own. Thank you again, we definitely won't forget your kind, skillful assistance on this Baltic trip.
Valerie Kingston
The 8 day tour that you arranged for us last summer, Baltic Capitals with Klaipeda has us hoping to plan a similar trip to the Baltics and beyond in the upcoming months. It was an excellent tour, both in terms of the logistics and of the things we saw. All of the local guides were excellent and we really enjoyed exploring these mysterious cities.The churches were beautiful (loved the view from St. Peter's Church) and we particularly enjoyed the way each city sparkled at night. Experiencing the night life in Europe was so exciting. Thank you again for all of your help with this Baltic tour!
Mallory Sharp
We are back from our Baltic Tour and wanted to reach out to you and tell you how much we enjoyed it. We would have been very lost without your professional help! The city tours of Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, and others were all educational and well organized. Eriks, the English speaking guide working for your company is fantastic and we really enjoyed him. This part of the world sure is beautiful and we couldn't be happier with how the trip went. All hotels were clean, rustic, and just what we had hoped for, and the food was delicious! I think the food in Riga tops the food anywhere else, but that's just me! Thank you again for the fun memories and we will be in touch for future travel advice and other Baltic tour adventures. Best, Tina Goldsmith
Thank you again for following up with me in connection with the above referenced trip. Kathy and I enjoyed the trip very much and we sincerely appreciated all of your guidance and expertise in helping us plan and organize it. It really makes a tremendous difference to have a travel agent, like you, who is knowledgeable about the destination and genuinely interested in the welfare of the client. I only stumbled across the website of Nordic Saga Tours while surfing the internet in a desperate attempt to find a travel agency which specialized in Northern Europe, Scandinavia, and Iceland. I think other travelers who are planning a trip to this area would be well advised to select Nordic Saga Tours and you in particular as their tour company and travel agent. We loved touring the Baltics very much and learned so much thanks to the wonderful guides. I look forward to working with you again on our next trip to the Baltic region, or maybe even Iceland.
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Peter L. Harlan
We are back from our Baltic tour and wanted to reach out to you and tell you how much we enjoyed it. We would have been very lost without your professional help! The city tours of Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, and others were all educational and well organized. The english speaking guides working for your company are fantastic and we really enjoyed them. This part of the world sure is beautiful and we couldn't be happier with how the trip went. All hotels were clean, and rustic, though one was maybe a bit large for the two of us! Thank you again for the fun memories and we will be in touch for future Baltic travel adventures. Best,
Tina Goldstein
